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After waiting for nearly 5 weeks, I finally got to test out my new Gpad G10, aka Haipad, aka iRobot, aka Moonse E7002, aka aPad, aka pandawill, aka HSG-X5a. I ordered this device from House of Dap and including shipping and case, it cost $172.

First things first:
The main reason I picked this pad over the other is because of the metallic shell and the look and feel of an iPad. I also wanted atleast Android OS 2.1 so I can test and debug my live wallpapers. The specs for this beast include:
* Processor: Telechips TCC8902 720mHz
* Screen 7” TFT Touch Screen, 800×480 Dots
* RAM : 256MB DDR
* Internal memory: 4GB
* Power: 3500mAh
* Built-in Camera
* G-sensor
* Wifi
* Operating System : Android 2.1

First impressions:
Upon first glance, I was disappointed with the build quality of the tablet. The aluminum backing was not as smooth as the ipad back and behind the front plastics seems to be a flimsy black tape holding down the LCD. It just does not give it a professional look.

Turning it on:
When I turned it on, there were 3 droids on a metallic spaceship like surface as the boot screen which looked cool. But then, everything else in terms of usability was a disappointment:
-The market worked for a few minutes and paused on downloading.
-Orientation did not work properly for a few apps.
-Some 3D games like angry birds had texture loading problems.
-Only one USB worked and the other was only for USB debugging (no charging mode)
-Pressing middle button puts the gpad to sleep and not home (like ipad)
-Side buttons (which you would assume are for volume) are for menu and go back.
-Not rooted properly.
-Touch panel is not like iPad (which is obvious because it is resistive)

Final thoughts:
Overall, the Styleflying GPAD G10 is a snappy device after performing some hacks and tweaks. Eventually, the goal is to get a samsung galaxy tab but for those of you who cant shell out $600 plus cash, this sub-$200 tab will suffice for now.